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Colombia's Coffee Region gateway serving Armenia and beyond.
Opened
1970
Location
Armenia, Colombia
El Edén International Airport (IATA: AXM, ICAO: SKAR) serves Armenia, the capital of Quindío Department in Colombia's renowned Coffee Cultural Landscape region. It is the primary air access point for the Eje Cafetero, one of Colombia's most visited tourism destinations, known for coffee farms, biodiversity, and thermal parks.
The airport handles domestic routes predominantly, connecting Armenia to Bogotá and other major Colombian cities. It has seen growth in passenger traffic as tourism to the Coffee Region has expanded. Despite its international designation, scheduled international service has historically been limited.
El Edén is operated under concession and plays a vital economic role for the local tourism and agricultural sectors. Its runway and infrastructure support operations by regional and national carriers serving the roughly 300,000 annual passengers who pass through the facility.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and limited international passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Armenia city center is available via taxis and app-based ride services, with the airport located approximately 13 kilometers from downtown.
Airlines here
Avianca and LATAM Colombia are the primary carriers operating scheduled domestic services through El Edén Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Colombia's UNESCO-recognized Coffee Cultural Landscape region.
- ›Serves as the main airport for the Eje Cafetero, covering Quindío, Risaralda, and Caldas departments.
- ›Elevation of approximately 1,204 meters (3,950 feet) above sea level.
- ›The airport's name 'El Edén' means 'The Eden' in Spanish.
- ›Bogotá is the dominant route, accounting for the majority of passenger traffic.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
